Matagorda County Obituaries
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Jolee Elizabeth Baca was born
January 17, 2002 and passed away February 17, 2002. She is
survived by her parents Steven and Lori Baca of San Antonio.
Jolee was a great source of joy to the family for the short time
she was with us.
Other survivors are grandparents Stanley and Marolyn McMillan of
Markham, Lee Edward and Susan Baca of Bay City,
great-grandparents Jane Franks and Lucille Baca of Bay City,
Ella Johnson of Markham, U. S. and Flora McMillan of Palacios,
uncle Jason Edward Baca of San Antonio, aunt and uncle Robin and
Jonathan Thonsgaard of El Campo and their children Matthew,
Megan and Mark, great aunt Elizabeth Sue Baca of Bay City, and
great aunt and uncle Carolyn and Jesse Ellis of Collegeport.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at Oak
Hills Presbyterian Church in San Antonio. Memorials may be sent
Jolee's name to Oak Hills Presbyterian Church, 6739 Callaghan
Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78229. A00014B2002FB20
THE BAY CITY TRIBUNE, Wednesday, February 20, 2002
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Carl M. Bachman & Bess Cloar Bachman - Cedarvale Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Ralph P. Bari
April
21, 1949 - March 29, 2015
Ralph P. Bari, 65, of Markham, TX, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015, after a lengthy illness.
Ralph was born in Marion, AR, on April 21, 1949, to the late Vince and Christine Bari.
He is survived by a son, Phillip M. Bari of El Cajon, CA; and four brothers, Richard Bari of Humble, TX, Tony Bari of Jonesboro, AR, Sam Bari of West Memphis, AR, and Sidney Bari of Jackson, TN.
Ralph worked for the Department of Defense in California, developing the Tomahawk missile system, during the 1980s and 1990s, until he was retired, due to a battle with cancer. Ralph came to Texas to be near family in 2003, and eventually settled in Markham, where he called home.
Ralph made many friends in Matagorda County and was well respected and admired. His illness was debilitating, but he always found time to attend the needs of others, and never complained about his own condition.
Friends are cordially invited to a celebration of his life, with the family, at the Bay City Convention Center, Room 113, from six o’clock until eight o’clock in the evening of Tuesday, April 21, 2015.
In lieu of flowers or memorials, he asks to be remembered with a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Bay City Tribune,
April 15, 2015
Doris Barker
1932 - 2015
Doris J.
Barker, 82, was welcomed into heaven by our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Memorial service will
be held at First Baptist Church of Sweeny, TX on June 11 at
11:00a.m. Interment on a later date at Roselawn Memorial Park in
Matagorda County beside her parents.
Doris was born August 6, 1932, to Elbert and Viola Myers in
Cedar Hill, TX. Doris was proud of her parents and only brother,
Alvin, and grew up in Bay City and Wharton, TX. She spoke fondly
of her memories as a child playing with her many cousins on a
farm near Mansfield in Tarrant County.
She married, Bobby G. Barker, on December 29, 1953. She is the
mother of a son, Robert Barker and daughter, Gabrielle "Gaye
Lynn" Rodriguez. She raised her family in Sweeny and was a
member of the First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday
school. She was always active in her children's school and
extra-curricular activities. Her hobbies included sewing,
painting, playing bridge and decoupage.
Doris graduated from Wharton High School in 1949 where her
father, Elbert Myers, was principal and taught mathematics and
history. She shared much of her father's philosophy of "teaching
five days a week, fishing every Saturday, and going to church
every Sunday" excluding the fishing part. In high school, she
was a member of the concert band where she played percussion and
was a twirler. She also played basketball and volleyball, was
class vice-president, an F.F.A. Sweetheart and received an honor
award for academic excellence. After graduation, her education
continued at University of Texas
where she obtained a BS degree in Education in 1953 and was an
active member of the PI LAMBDA THETA fraternity, a national
honor-society in education. After teaching for a few years, she
obtained her Master's degree in elementary education from the
University of Houston at Clear Lake in 1976. Doris substituted
and taught third grade in Sweeny schools until 1985 after 10
full-time years of service when she retired due to poor health.
She divorced on November 30, 1990.
Doris lived the past few years at Carriage Inn in Lake Jackson,
TX where she participated in the daily activities of cards,
dominos, bingo and outings. She especially enjoyed the musical
entertainment that was provided and movie nights with her
friends and staff. Her greatest joy was being a mother,
grandmother and teacher. In spite of her physical ailments, she
continued to show her love and generosity to her family and
friends throughout her days. We are better for having known her
because of her enthusiasm for life and the joy she derived from
teaching and helping others.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Viola
Myers, and loving brother, R. Alvin Myers. Survivors: Children,
Gabrielle Rodriguez (Armando); Robert Barker (Brandei);
ex-daughter-in-law, Linda Morris (Larry); grandchildren, Brad
Barker and Chad Barker (Lacey); one great-grandchild, Wyatt
Barker, and Chad's step-son, Aiden; sister-in-law, Ethel
Douglas, and nieces, Bonnie Buenger (Dan) and Lora Pace (Mike);
nephew, Rob Myers (Vicki). A special thank you to Carriage Inn
for their love and support and to the Turner Family at Lakewood
Funeral Chapel for helping with arrangements. The family of
Doris Barker deeply appreciates all the expressions of love and
consolation during these days of sorrow. May the Lord bless each
and every one of you.
Published in
Houston Chronicle on May 10, 2015
Evelyn L. Barnhill, 74, was born in
Old Mobeetie, Texas, raised in Borger, Texas and a long time
resident of Pampa, Texas and Sargent, Texas before moving to
Houma. La. in 2001.
Our dear precious Angel died at 7:07 am on Sunday, December 15,
2002.
She is survived by: two sons, Rick Redus and wife Leron, and
Jack Redus and wife Barbara; two daughters, Mary Lou Darling and
husband Gene, Dava Ann Horton and husband Kenny; three
step-sons, Don Barnhill and wife Denise, Max Barnhill and wife
Gail, and Larry Barnhill; two brothers, Bill Price and wife
Willetta, and Richard Price and wife Mildred; two sisters, Lou
Landry and Faye Allen; sister-in-law, LaNell Price; 16
Grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband C. M. “Jack” Barnhill;
parents Radford and Madonna Price; two brothers Olvin Price, and
Leonard Price and wife Pearl; and one sister Ivy Jo Price.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Houma, and
Past President of the Sargent, Texas VFW Auxilary.
A memorial service was held Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 2pm
at First United Methodist Church, 6109 Highway 311, Houma, LA.
Donations may be made to Hospice of South Louisiana,
800-256-1611; your local Hospice organization; or Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation, 800-462-9273. A00014B2002DC18
The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, December 18, 2002
Selma Verline “Jean” Barrett, 97, of Houston, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015.
She was born June 29, 1917, in Many, Louisiana, to the late Henry and Ava Howard Brumley.
Selma is preceded in death by her husband, Delma Wayne Barrett; daughters, Norma Jean Voitle and Sandy Frieda; son, Delma Wayne “Buddy” Barrett; sons-in-law, Eddie Voitle and Paul Hobbs; daughters-in-law, Althea Barrett and Janet Barrett; five brothers; one sister; grandson, Monte Barrett; and great-granddaughter, Shawna Voitle.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Ann Reznicek; son, Malcolm Barrett; grandchildren, Brad Voitle, Teri Rodgers, Shawn Voitle, Scott Reznicek, Wendi Blohm, Larry Reznicek, Mark Barrett, Connie Gregorek, David Barrett, Debbie Sharer, Becky Cook, Dona Hupp, Heather James and Paul Hobbs; 28 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Calvary Baptist Church in Bay City, Texas, with the Rev. Chester Sassman officiating.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.
Pallbearers are Larry Reznicek, Mark Barrett, David Barrett, Paul Hobbs, Shawn Voitle and Lane Barrett.
Honorary pallbearers are Brad Voitle, Scott Reznicek and great-grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to charity of your choice, in memory of Selma Jean Barrett.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-4613.
Bay City
Tribune, June 24, 2015
William Howard Baskin III
March 5, 1940 - April 12, 2015
William Howard Baskin III, 75, of Bay City, Texas, passed away April 12, 2015.
He was born March 5, 1940, in Ingleside, Texas, to William Howard and Mervia Thompson Baskin, Jr.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Diane Baskin.
He is survived by his son, Bill and wife Noemi; daughter, Rhonda Ruesewald and husband Joe; and two grandchildren.
The family received visitors from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the funeral home.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas, with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas.
Pallbearers are Rick Miler, Billy Mann, Jimmy Gates, Ray Horton, Mike Barker and Jerry Howe.
Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Miles, Jimmy Farm, Jim Weaver, Ronnie O’Neal and Bob Allen.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune, April 15, 2015 Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Funeral services for Diane Baskin, 55, of Bay City will be held at 2 pm Saturday, May 15, 1999 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck.
Mrs. Baskin died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 in Houston. She was born March 8, 1944 in Sinton, Tex. to Lloyd L. Ware and Ura Dean Giles Ware. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bay City, a member of the Pilot Club, a resident of Bay City since 1962, and a retired accountant.
Mrs. Baskin is Survived by her husband, William Howard Baskin, III of Bay City, mother, Ura Dean Ware of Kingsville; daughter, Rhonda Michelle May of Conroe; son, William Howard Baskin, IV of Bay City; sister, Rebecca Sue Trant of Kingsville; and grandchildren, Blake Baskin and Brandon Smith of Friendswood. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd L. Ware.
Pallbearers will be bob Allen, Bob Skinner, Billy Mann, Jimmy Farmer, Wayne Miles, and Rick Miller.
In lieu of flowers, contributions will be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, May 14, 1999
Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Mary E. Tobias Bassett
28 January 1958 – 16 June 2015
PALACIOS--Mary E. Tobias Bassett, 57 of Palacios, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was born on January 28, 1958 in Palacios. Graveside service will be on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 10am at Palacios Cemetery. Under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels in Port Lavaca. 361-552-2300.
Posted in the
Victoria Advocate on June 21, 2015
Bell
Family Plot - Cedarvale Cemetery - Photo courtesy of
Faye Cunningham
Billie
Jean Bell - Cedarvale Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Faye
Cunningham
Charles Russell Bell, Sr.
- Cedarvale Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Funeral Services Are Held Monday For C. R. Bell Sr.
Funeral services for C. R. Bell Sr., 63, a resident of Matagorda County since 1902, were held Monday afternoon with burial in the Cedarvale Cemetery.
A prominent rice farmer, Mr. Bell is survived by his wife; three daughters, Miss Daisy Bell of Bay City, Mrs. Fred Law of Collegeport, and Mrs. W. M. Werm of Uvalde; one son, C. R. Bell Jr. of Bay City; one brother, T. W. Bell of Gridley, Cal.
Matagorda County Tribune,
October 17, 1946
Mary C.
Bell - Cedarvale Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Faye
Cunningham
Memorial services for Edward Britton Bell, 80, of Blessing, TX, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Blessing Hotel in Blessing, TX.
Mr. Bell passed away April 24, 2015, at DeTar Health Care System in Victoria, TX.
He was a native of Fred and a long time resident of Blessing. He served his country proudly, in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Bell was preceded in death by his parents, A.V. and Rebecca Callaway; son, Everett Britton Bell; brothers, A.V. Bell Jr., Bill Bell, Dizzy Dean Bell; and sisters, Haurence Baker, Tennie Moore, and Mary Hicks.
Survivors include daughters, Portia Elin Bell of Blessing, Linda Jo Ortiz of Arlington and Lana Joyce Bell of Alabama; son, Edward Lynn Bell of Alabama; step-daughter, Leanette Ordutt of Alabama; brother, Buddy Bell; sisters, Ettie Garroutte of Nederland and Jeanette Rao of Alexander, AR; and five loving grandchildren.
Mr. Bell will be greatly missed and
never forgotten, by all that knew him and continue to love him.
Bay City Tribune,
May 27, 2015
Clara Estelle Shafer Benedict died
Wednesday August 23, 2000 in a Houston hospital at the age of
85. She was born May 31, 1915 to James E. and Robbie Ann Shafer
in Chamal Tamaulipas, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Albert W. Benedict, her parents, sisters Lula Callaway,
Bertha Klingaman, and Emma LeRue, and brothers Billy Shafer and
Leslie Shafer.
Mrs. Benedict is survived by three children Charles E. (Sonny)
Benedict and wife Evelyn of Bell Bottom, Ann deSteiguer and
husband Jerry of Yoakum and Kay Meador and husband Don of
Houston, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and
three great great grandchildren, sisters Laverne Stevens of Bay
City, Annie Titt of Van Vleck, brother Robert E. Shafer of Bay
City.
Mrs. Benedict was a homemaker and worked for many years as a
rental property manager. She was a member of the Church of
Christ. A. W. and Clara were married June 16, 1937 and
celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage until the time of his
death.
Services will be Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 10 a.m. at Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Crowe, the Rev. Don Meador,
and Dr. Conrad Winborn officiating. Pallbearers will be Kelly
Benedict, Mike Benedict, Mark Meador, Todd Meador, Bob Kelly and
Clint Kelly.
All arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Friday, August 25, 2000
Albert W. Benedict, Jr.
Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby
Albert William Benedict, Jr.
Albert William Benedict, Jr. 88 of Bay City, died Feb. 24, 1997 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City.
He was born Oct. 29, 1908 in Bay City to Albert William Benedict, Sr. and Ella Hatchett Benedict. On June 16, 1937 he married Clara Estelle Shafer. He lived his entire life in Bay City other than the years he served in the U. S. Army. Mr. Benedict retired from Bell Construction Company in 1973.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p. m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Toland Pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery with his grandsons Kelly Benedict, Mike Benedict, Mark Meador, Todd Meador, Terry Darnell, Jason Jurek and Bob Kelley serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p. m.
Survivors include wife Clara Estelle Benedict of Bay City; one son and daughter-in-law; Charles E. and Evelyn Benedict of Cedar Lane; two daughters and sons-in-law Ann E. and Jerry de Steiguer of Yoakum, Kay and Don Meador of Longview; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Fuenral Home.
Daily Tribune,
February 25, 1997
Funeral Services For Evelina Bengston
Held Here Sunday
Funeral services were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Sunday, August 26, 1956 at 3 p. m. for Mrs. Evelina Bengston, who passed away in Edna August 24. Rev. John Fluth, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated and interment was in the Palacios Cemetery.
Mrs. Bengston, who had been living in Edna the past several years with her daughter, celebrated her 88th birthday on August 14.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Hilda Frankson of Palacios; Mrs. Signe Farmer of Edna; and Mrs. Emma Miller of Gravette, Ark.
Palacios Beacon,
August 30, 1956
Funeral services for Nels Bengston were held in the Palacios Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. L. M. Greenhaw, pastor of the Methodist Church and burial made in the Palacios Cemetery.
Mr. Bengston died in Austin hospital Dec. 15, 1944 at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 10 days. He was born in Hesliholm, Sweden, September 5, 1863, and came to America in 1890. He was united in marriage to Miss Evelina Erickson in 1894 and to this union were born five daughters. One daughter, Nina, died in infancy.
Survivors are his wife and daughters, Mrs. J. W. Farmer and Mrs. F. M. Frankson, Palacios, Texas, Mrs. E. F. Miller, Gravette, Ark., and Mrs. L. R. Neely, Houston, Texas, ten grand children and three great grand children.
The deceased was a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church and was a resident of the Carancahua community for a number of years.
Palacios Beacon, December 21, 1944
September 20, 1932 – October 1, 1999
Funeral services for Bettye L. Bodenburg, 67, of Bay City, were to be at 2:00 PM Monday, October 4, 1999, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Eric Klimpel officiating. Burial followed at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Ms. Bodenburg died October 1, 1999, at her residence. She was born September 20, 1932, in West Columbia, to the late Byron T. and Margaret L. Carter. Ms. Bodenburg was a member of the Lutheran Church, a lifelong resident of Bay City, a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 2438 in Bay City, and the Ladies Auxiliary of WW II Submarine Veterans.
Survivors include: husband, Gerard L. Bodenburg of Bay City; daughters, Jeri S. Branstetter of Houston, Debra L. Lear of Bay City, and Sheri L. Brune of Friendswood; sons, William R. Bodenburg of San Antonio and Gerard L. Bodenburg III of Dickinson; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents; stepfather, P. J. Reeves; sister, Delores L. Carter; and her brothers, Byron T. Carter, Jr. and Richard E. Carter.
Pallbearers were Darrell R. White, Shawn Middleton, James Wright, James W. Teutsch, Donald L. Barbour, and C. V. McKelvy. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Burris, Roy L. Burris, Jeff Darby, Brent Darby, Johnny Ryman, and Charles Martinez, Jr. Memorials may be made to Matagorda Home Care Hospice.
Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune, October 6, 1999 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Gerard Louis Bodenburg III
November 11, 1961 - December 5, 2024
Gerard Louis Bodenburg III, also known as Bubba and Bodie, aged 63, of Bay City, TX passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in San Antonio, TX. He was born on November 11, 1961, to the late Gerard and Betty Carter Bodenburg, Jr.
Bubba graduated from Bay City High School in 1980. As a young man, Bubba enjoyed bull riding and rodeo. He welcomed the challenge. There wasn’t a bull out there that he wouldn’t ride, and he had the scars to prove it. In his later years, his hobbies included hunting, fishing, working on his trucks, following the PBR circuit regularly, and riding his Harley. Bubba loved going to the beach, four wheeling in the sand, getting a rod wet, and always enjoying a few beers with friends.
Bubba had a successful career working as a journeyman millwright. He worked at several Houston area plants, notably Marathon. He was well-acquainted with every turbine compressor unit there was. He was always pulling pranks and being silly with his infectious personality and laughter. He never met a stranger.
Left to remember him fondly is his cherished son, Justin Carter Bodenburg and daughter-in-law, Katie; his sister Sheri Brune; brother Robert Bodenburg and his loyal, and well-trained dog Black. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as sisters Deborah Poston and Susie Bodenburg.
The family will receive relatives and friends for visitation at 9:00am Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Funeral services will begin at 10:00am with Matt Springfield officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest alongside his parents.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Gerard L. "Bodie"
Bodenburg, Jr.
Gerard L. "Bodie" Bodenburg, Jr.,
77, of Bay City, died January 27, 2001 at his residence. He was
born June 23, 1923 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Gerard
Louis and Viola Deres Bodenburg, Sr. Bodie was a member of St.
Peter Lutheran Church, and a resident of Bay City since 1961.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1941, and after
qualifying for his dolphins he served on several different
submarines on combat patrols. In 1946 he completed his naval
tour as a Motor Machinist Mate Second Class, and was Honorably
Discharged. In 1947 he enlisted in the United States Air Force,
and retired in 1962 as a Master Sargent. During his twenty year
military service received numerous decorations and awards.
Notable among these are the Navy Submarine Service Dolphin pin,
Navy Commendation Medal with V for valor, American Defense
Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze
stars, American Defense Service Medal, Philippine Liberation
Medal with one bronze star, the Navy and Air Force Good Conduct
Medals, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon and the Submarine
Combat Patrol pin.
Bodie was an active member of the Girls Softball Association for
many years. He was also an avid fisherman; he and Raymond Cox
built some of the first shallow draft "scooters" on the Gulf
Coast in the early 60s, and he strung as many 9 pound trout as
most guides on the Texas coast. During rodeo time, he would be
found working the rough stock contestant gate, and was respected
by many professional cowboys. He was a Life Member of P. H.
Parker VFW Post 2438 of Bay City, an active member of the
Submarine Veterans of America, and a Mason.
After retiring from the military he worked as a postal carrier
for the U. S. Postsl Service, until he was able to retire a
second time.
Survivors include: daughters, Debra Louise Lear of Bay City,
Sheri L. Brune and husband, Mark of Friendswood, Jeri Suzanne
Branstetter and husband Steve of Houston; sons, William Robert
Bodenburg and wife Kathy of San Antonio, Gerard Louis Bodenburg,
III and wife Yvonne of Dickinson; sisters, Carol Ann Dunn, Patty
White and husband Bob all of San Antonio; ten grandchildren,
Robert Bodenburg and wife Noel of Boston, Mass., Michele
Marceaux of Webster, David Black and wife Dolly of Wichita
Falls, Stephanie Branstetter of Friendswood, Casey and Cody
Bodenburg of Bay City, Kehrer, Bryan and Kristy Brune all of
Friendswood; one great grandson, Drew Black of Wichita Falls. He
was preceded in death by his wife Bettye Bodenburg on October 1,
1999.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2001 , at
St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bay City with the Pastor Eric
Klimpel officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale
Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are: Jesse Jackson, Mayor Charles
Martinez, John Webber, Daryl White, James Wright, James Teutsch,
Paul Hanna and Donald Barbour. Honorary pallbearers are the
United States WWII Submarine Veterans. The family will receive
friends at Taylor Bros. Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Memorials
may be made to El Campo Hospice, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo,
Texas 77437.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, January 30, 2001
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
A memorial service for Marcus Wayne Bonds, 50, of Longview will be held at 10 a.m. on next Sat. (May 9) at the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission Chapel in Longview, TX.
Marcus was born Oct. 21, 1964 to Nancy and Terry Bonds in Palacios and went to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday, April 2015.
He attended school in both Palacios and Channelview. He worked with his grandfather on a shrimp boat, became a painter, and worked on tug boats up and down the Inter-coastal Canal and Mississippi River. He later moved to Longview where he operated industrial machinery and was residing there at the time of his death.
In addition to his parents, mother now Nancy Cairnes, father Terry Bonds of Albuquerque, he is survived by his sister Carol Brannon of Longview, sister and brother in law Debbie and Howard Helms of Austin, sister Randa Bonds of Albuquerque, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, a nephew, and great nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by loving family and friends.
In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hiway 80
Rescue Mission Chapel in Longview, 3117 W. Marshall Ave.,
Longview, TX 75603
Palacios
Beacon, April 29,
2015
January 22, 1908 – April 19, 1999
Funeral services for Lurline Bowman, 91, of Bay City, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 22, 1999, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Kevin Flannery officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Mrs. Bowman died Monday, April 19, in Bay City. She was born January 22, 1908, in Blessing, to James Harvey Mallard and Bertha Mulligan Mallard. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Bay City, a lifelong resident of Bay City, a former Abstracter for the Matagorda County Courthouse, and a published poet.
Mrs. Bowman is survived by her daughter, Sydney Shomette of Bay City; grandchildren, Michael, David, and Timothy Shomette and Deborah Werlla; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney Webster Bowman.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune, April 21, 1999 Obit courtesy of Susie Adkins Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham Sydney W. Bowman
Sydney Webster Bowman
Bowman, Sydney Webster, 65, died Sunday afternoon at Matagorda General Hospital. Funeral service set for 3 p. m. Monday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Don Larick, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Burial in Cedarvale Cemetery. Bowman is survived by his wife, Larline, of Bay City; one daughter, Mrs. Sydney Shomette of Bay City; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Mae Juergens of Austin and Mrs. Elsie Brown of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Paul W. Bowman of Austin and Harvey A. Bowman of Houston, and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jack Norcross, Frank Shearer, Carl Oates, Frank Morales, Frank McMahon and Joe Wolffarth. Honorary pallbearers will be J. J. Spurgeon, Luther Bunch, Joseph Fasker, Estanislado Medina, J. W. Sanders and Paul Byrd. Bowman was maintenance engineer for the Matagorda County Courthouse.
Daily Tribune, March 10, 1969
October 21, 1907 – November 28, 1999
Funeral services for Nell Bradford, 92, of Sweeny, will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 1, 1999, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Pettigrew officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Mrs. Bradford died November 28, 1999, at Specialty Hospital in Houston. She was born October 21, 1907, in Bay City, to the late John W. and Mary Deleasse Tobeck.
Mrs. Bradford was a member of Nazarene Church, a resident of Sweeny since 1988 and a former long-time resident of Bay City. Survivors include: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Evelyn Rose of Bay City, Mary Elizabeth and Hollie Hairell of Sweeny, and Frances and Ray Mitchell of Wadsworth; two sons and daughters-in-law, James O. and Evelyn Thompson, Jr. of Sweeny and Henry and Mary Ann Bradford of Bay City; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Henry Bradford; son, Jesse Thompson; two grandsons, Frank Levi Swinford III and Richard Swinford; and by three sisters and four brothers.
Pallbearers will include: Richard L. and David L. Thompson, Kenny Love, Lane Bradford, Toby Lively and Stuart Lynn.
Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune, November 30, 1999 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
December 10, 1902 – January 30, 1999
Funeral services for Nora Briscoe, 96, of Bay City, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 2, 1999, at First Baptist Church, the Rev. W. D. Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Nora Briscoe died January 30, 1999, at Matagorda House Nursing Home in Bay City. She was born December 10, 1902, in Caldwell County, Texas, to the late John A. and Rebecca Jones Hurst. She was a very active member of First Baptist Church, a former Gray Lady at Camp Hulen in Palacios, a long time volunteer for Bay Villa Nursing Home, and a resident of Bay City for 65 years.
Mrs. Briscoe is survived by: son, Hollie L. Briscoe of Francitas; daughter, Elaine Briscoe of Kensington, Maryland; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollie L. Briscoe, Sr., in 1955.
Pallbearers will be Robert Willis, Cecil Roberts, Fred Huitt, Blake Briscoe, Dan Briscoe, and Jerrad Fehmel. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune, February 2, 1999 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
Services Today For Mrs. Brown
Funeral services will be held today at 3 p. m. for Mrs. Cora Lee Brown, 59, who has lived in the Palacios area for 29 years.
Rev. Rayford Harris, Rev. E. M. Walker and Rev. L. W. Crouch will officiate.
Mrs. Brown is survived by two brothers; Ollie and Archer Simmons of Thrall, Texas.
Following the services, Mrs. Brown will be buried in the Palacios Cemetery.
Palacios Beacon, July 12,
1956
John T. Brumbelow, Age 78,
Buried Here Wednesday
Funeral services for John Thomas Brumbelow, age 78 years, 4 months and 25 days, who died August 26, 1956 in San Antonio, were held at the Palacios Funeral Home at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday, August 29, with Rev. Rayford Harris, pastor of the First Baptist Church, conducting the rites. Burial was in the Palacios Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Ora Kirk Brumbelow of Palacios; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Grant of Blooming Grove, Texas and Mrs. Lillie Ross of Harding, Texas; four brothers, Dave Brumbelow of Palacios, Ben Brumbelow of Houston, Walter Brumbelow of Needville and Jessie Brumbelow of Poolville, Texas.
Palacios Beacon, August 30,
1956
Final Rites Held For Emil Frank Buzek
Rosary was recited Thursday, January 30, at 8 p. m. in the Palacios Funeral Home for Emil Frank Buzek. Friday at 9 a. m. funeral services were held at the funeral home followed by a Requiem Mass in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Costantino officiating, assisted by Father Poencik of Hallettsville. Burial was in the Palacios Cemetery.
Born October 22, 1882, he died at the family residence west of Palacios, Wednesday night, January 29.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Buzek; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Dry of Palacios, Mrs. Emelia Strother of Victoria and Mrs. Jane Kucera of Rosenberg, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon, February 6,
1958